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one and thank-you in advance for your cooperation. The Sandy Creek Baptist Church Youth Group will
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Liberty Christmas Parade
Free Kids Movie Dec. 5. All proceeds will go
toward their 2010 Mission
And Craft Time Trip to Buffalo, N.Y. Look
for their table in front of
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Wow, 19 years of serving our area with professional services at the time
we need it the most. The loving and caring staff always has the right touch
to give. Well the giving does not stop at that time, for they continue to
give at the holidays when the times are the hardest for many families. On
Saturday November 21 at 6:00 pm they opened their doors to all the
families of the community that wanted to remember the great memories.
As you walked through the doors you where created by a warm smile. But
for staff is more than workers, they are local citizens that we live with on
a daily basis. The smiling staff member that we have shared joy, tears,
achievements and the list goes on. That is what sets Loflin Funeral Home
apart from the other businesses of their nature. As you passed in the en-
trance you received your candle for the service and made your way to the
Chapel that was transformed into one of the most festive rooms. Biltmore
Estate in Asheville could not hold a candle to the décor in the room. In the
front lobby was a beautiful Christmas that left you breath taken. As you
ventured into other areas of the building your eyes had to take a double
take. Tables lined up with an array of delectable food to touch anyones
taste buds. Then the prize
glory of the night, the light
from a near by light caught a
twinkle. I look to see what
could be twinkling so bright
and with glory. You see each
year Loflin Funeral Home
purchases just the right gift to
memorialize the passing of
loved ones. This years was
beautiful crafted glass angles
with name of the loved one
and their birth to passing dates
on this earth. A keepsake to
cherish for years and to certainly become a family heirloom. The program
for the night involved a welcome from Tyson Nixon, Manager, that thanked
all for coming. The night was filled with special music by Carla Ely, words
of hope and healing by Rev Eugene Dean. Tim Garrett and Tyson Nixon
read the names to those in attendance. The lighting of the candles were pre-
formed by Becky Canoy, Wynell Clapp, Larry Simmons, Jim Gailey and
Vicki Troxler. A simple note through out the night was , “ To Our Fami-
lies: Oh God, Bless our family and all its members and friends, bind us together by your love, Give us kindness
and patience to support each other, and wisdom in all we do. Let the gift of your peace
come into our hearts and remain with us. May we rejoice in your blessings for all our Great Christmas Gift
days, Amen” Others that helped from the funeral home was Sharon Fogleman,
Tony Foglman, Susan Foster and Hank Sanders. Thank you Loflin Funeral
Home for continuing your great service to our community.
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15th District American Legion Meeting Liberty American Legion Post 81
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Meeting 12 November 2009
Blessing was by Department Chaplain Garey Gulludge and Blessing by Cary A. McMasters….Meal of turkey,
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POW/MIA Ceremony, Pledge of Allegiance, and Preamble Commander Parham saluted the colors, and did the
was lead by the Commander Parham. POW/MIA Ceremony. A quorum was declared and the Custom Wheels
meeting proceeded. Auxiliary Unit 81 President Jeane
Roll Call of Officers and Post present were as follows;
District Commander….Tommy Parham..Post 81 Stutts spoke briefly on the fundraiser and the ladies Oil Changes,
District Vice Commander Harold Wilson..Post 8
District Adjutant… Ritchie York… Post 81
were excused. Minutes from the October meeting were
read by Assist. Adjutant Ritchie York. Terry Stutts & more
District Chaplain.. Cary A. McMasters.. Post 81 moved to approve the minutes as read and seconded by
Earl Morin. Motion carried.
Post 8….7 Correspondence: 15th District Meeting ..November 15,
2009 at 1P.M. at Lexington Post 8.
Post 41…1
Membership stands at 190 now….33 ahead of last Locally
Post 45..0
Post 81…3
year.
Next Meeting will be 12 December 2009 at 6p--- Our
Owned /
Post 162…5 Annual Christmas Party & Ladies Night, Policeman, Operated
Post 255…4 Fireman & EMS to be recognized. Letters to be mailed
Post 284…2 to membership for the event, & members attending the
party asked to bring food for the Liberty Food Bank.
A total of 27 members and guests were present. Guests pre- Clean up days to start on December 07, 2009 at 9a.m.
sent were Bill Oxford—candidate for Department Need all the help we can get.
Commnder. Garey Gulledge, Department Chaplain. Joel Flag Retirement Ceremony and Honoring the Veterans
Lipsay—candidate for Division III Commander, Patricia at Liberty Public Library Saturday 15 November 2009
Harris—candidate for Division III Commander. Cary at 10:00 a.m. Boy Scout Troop 502 from Liberty will
McMasters,PDC and Jerry Hedrick, PDC & NECman. handle the ceremony……..Refreshments to follow cere-
mony. The Boy Scouts and Scout Leaders did an out-
Minutes were read and approved. The District Oratorical standing job. Darin Folwell sang several patriotic songs
Contest was brought up for discussion. We have one candi- and did an excellent job. The Veterans on hand received
date from Eastern Randolph confirmed and two more possi- eyelets from the flags for “GOOD LUCK”.
ble candidates. District Contest will be held on 23 January
2010 at 11:00 in Lexington. Location has not been finalized. Post Awards……Cardinal Award for Early Bird
membership by 31 August 2009.
Certificate of Appreciation for Pull Tabs ..80 lbs from
The Candidates …Joel Lipsky, Patricia Harris, and Bill the Ronald McDonald House in Durham.
Oxford spoke briefy on their ideas and plans if elected. De- Oratorical Contest…have one candidate from Eastern
partment Chaplain Garey Gulledge spoke on the need to get Randolph at this time…….hoping for more later.
the Post chaplains more involved at the conference level. Small Town Media Award was discussed and Terry
Cary McMasters, PDC spoke about the Scouts, High Ad- Stutts moved to submit a paper for the award and sec-
venture Awards—we had no one from the 15th district or onded by Earl Morin……..Motion Carried.
Division III. Jerry Hedrick..NECman spoke on membership Guy Troy…talked about the jazz Band to perform at Mr. Wally Waldridge, member of Post 81, Liberty, re-
and that Ken Elliott is the Department’s new Webmaster. the Liberty Library on Sunday 15 November 2009 at ceives a check for $500.00 from 15th District Com-
Ellis Wheeler, Department Webmaster—passed away on 12 2p.m. Wally and Eva Walridge were recognized for mander, Tommy Parham. Mr. Waldridge won the
November 2009. winning a $500.00 cash prize from the North Carolina
money in a raffle drawing sponsored by the American
American Legion Raffle. First prize was a new Car or
Truck. Wally won the 7th prize and was at our meeting Legion, Department of North Carolina. A raffle is held
The next District meeting will be on 16 May 2010 at Lib-
erty American Legion Post 81 at 1p with a meal and meet- to pick up his check. Sick Call: Kristin Stutts, Herbert annually. The top prise is either a pickup truck or auto-
ing to follow. The District Executive Committee which con- Handley, ,John F. Smith, Ellis Wheeler..Burgaw Post mobile. Several cash prizes are also given. The proceeds
sist of Post Commanders and Adjutants will have a slate of 165. from the raffle supports programs of the American Le-
Officers for the coming year and Legionnaire of the year for Due to Wheeler’s illness, Ken Elliott from Edenton, gion. (Left to Right)
the District to vote on. N.C. will keep up the website until June. Tommy Parham, 15th Dis-
With no further business, meeting was adjourned in due Jerry Toms won the 50/50 and donated it back to the
Post. With no further business and closing prayer by trict Commander, Eva
form by Commander Tommy Parham. Waldridge, Wally
Chaplain Henry Galary the meeting was closed in due
Respectively submitted, form by District Commander Tommy Parham. Waldridge, and PDC Cary
Ritchie York, Respectfully submitted, McMasters.
15th District Adjutant Ritchie York.. Post 81 Assist. Adjutant
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they wanted, “A Deal”.In an attempt to strengthen my buying power, I bought the Climax Salon. Within 5 months we were
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taken advantage of them and all of my customers. Some of these remarks have been very hurtful and disturbing to my-self
and my family. The sad part is that the majority of these comments have come from the same people that always wanted
something for nothing or a better “Deal”. I saw every customer not as a
client but a friend. I tried to treat every customer, client or friend equally,
fairly and with respect and in return, I have been labeled a swindler.
Maybe these people could tell that to the families of the people that I
helped pay for their funerals in Liberty because they were unable to
afford a proper burial. Tell that to the members of the Freedom Family
Church where I donated the bouncy unit for the community Fall Festival.
Tell it to the Liberty Elementary Football Team that I donated money to
help pay for uniforms. Tell it to the Christmas Parade Comity to whom I
donated candy for the parade. Tell it to the local church I donated Christ-
mas wreaths for their church doors and the five needy families I donated
Christmas trees in 2007 so they could enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Tell
it to Eastern Randolph High School and Providence Grove High School
Band Boosters from whom I buy ads or donated money or U-Haul trucks
for different functions to benefit their schools. Tell it to the people I fi-
nanced cars to and when they couldn’t make the payment I signed the
title over because I understood where they came from. As for the
“Salon”, tell it to the 80 plus Climax customers I gave a free month of
tanning to come to Liberty and tan or a free $30 bottle of lotion after we
closed the Climax location. Maybe if everyone took into account the
history of a person or the circumstances leading up to a person’s current
situation, we as people would be more understanding or show a little
consideration for an attempt to correct a problem. Unfortunately we live
in a society of gossip, self concern and individualism. Last but not least
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video store in December. I have no intention on refunding any customer
for tanning time purchased. If I do it for one I should do it for all and I am
not in a financial position to do this. I will however, honor any unused time a customer had effective September 29, 2009 and
forward. I will most likely provide those people with extra time but that amount of time has not yet been determined. I am very
sorry for any inconvenience this has caused any customer, client or friend. To those that have spread such terrible rumors, I
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Community Pulls Together
This is they type of story I love to share about our community. That would be about a little town of
Liberty that when they see a need the whole community pulls together. This is the story of how a
strong young man named , Luke Alderman, a 11 year old diagnosed with Burkitt’s Leukemia
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been battling this disease. Well the prayers and support from local family and friends have been
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ing the event I was at awe of all the love and community togetherness I witnessed. As I pulled
down the street I saw cars parked in every spot that was empty, a massive outpouring of people
from volunteers to attendees. Then as I opened the door of my vehicle the air was filled with fresh Need That Special Gift Let Us Find It For You
cooked chicken. I ventured back toward the gym and there was a huge Tyson Chicken truck that New Items Added Daily Something For Everyone
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were tables that stretched the length of wall of nothing but home baked pies and cakes donated for
the school auction. Then on stage on teacher gave a testimony to the group of encouragement and Special Artist Etched Glass Christmas Balls
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ous donated items for the benefit auction. Every table was filled with people partaking of Only A Few
the food and numerous to go orders were traveling out the door. As I ventured back to
the kitchen, it was like an orchestra, arms in unison serving the plates. Then I heard a Days To
child say, lets so , lets go mom to the gym. Well I followed to the gym and there was Christmas
face painting and inflatable's of
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Elementary)
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At Liberty Wachovia pictures below you will see what I see, a community of Love, a
community that cares for its own, a community that steps up to the
plate at time of need. This is why I love to call Liberty my home.
You can still help this young man and his family out. Thank you Liberty for continuing to show to everyone who we are.
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Can you guess where we are talking about?
A New Section In The Liberty Leader. Each issue we will learn about some
locations in our fine state. Our kids should not be the only ones learning at
school, we are never to old to keep learning.
First came the railroad, then the church, next the school and they named
it all after a college professor.
Anytime is a great time to visit this week’s community.
Wingate is just twenty-five miles east of Char-
lotte on Highway 74, but residents here love
the slower pace of this family friendly town.
Not long after settling near the rail turnout
residents built Meadow Branch Baptist Church,
then a school they named after professor
Charles Manly Wingate from Wake Forest Col-
lege. The school’s split schedule allowed chil-
dren to help harvest the cotton crop.
Visitors and residents love the daffodils that adorn the streets and sidewalks
Hours: each spring but anytime is a good time to visit Wingate, our Carolina Com-
Mon—Thur munity.
11am to 2pm / 6pm to 9pm
Friday 11am to 2pm / 6pm to Until Bethany United Methodist Church Celebrating Its 175th Year
Closed Saturday & Sundays Bethany United Methodist Church which is
Phone 336-622-5007 located at 6151 Bethany Way, Troy Estate
Located Downtown Liberty At 161 S Greensboro St Road, West of Liberty holds worship service
at 9:30am and Sunday School at 10:30am
every Sunday. The church will be celebrating
Monday Tuesday our 175th anniversary of their church this
Special Special year. The Anniversary Service will be help on
Jr Cheese January 10, 2010 at 11:00am, with our District
2 Hot- Burger Fry Superintendant, the Rev. Dr Duke Isom speak-
ing. The public is invited to attend. A covered
dogs & Drink dish lunch will follow. Be on the look out in
$1.50 $5.15 our next issue as continue our story about the
history of Bethany United Methodist Church.
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From Liberty Leader Newspaper
Health Corner December 2009 Nurse’s Notes
Winter and Holiday Safety December 2009
It’s that time of year again, the air is getting cooler, the nights are If you need to have your Medicare Part D (which is your pre-
getting longer and the holidays are just around the corner. It is time scription plan) evaluated you need to do it before the December
to keep the house warm and start thinking about decorating for the 31, 2009. You can also check on your Advantage plans and make changes to them that
holidays. Everybody wants to have a cozy house that is beautifully will be effective on January 1, 2010, but it must be done by December 31, 2009. You
decorated for the friends and family that will drop by and visit
can call me at 622-4682 and set up an appointment. Starting in January through the end
throughout the season. It is also the time of year to be
of March you can also change your Advantage plans and have those changes become
especially aware of home safety. Please review the information in this article and make sure
your holidays and winter are happy and safe. effective the next month after you request a change. Also coming in January are new
guidelines for receiving extra help on Part B premiums and prescriptions co-pays. If
We all want our house warm and comfortable but we don’t want to spend a fortune in the you have applied in the past but where denied due to having to count life insurance and
process. For that reason you may be utilizing portable space heaters. Space heaters are help from family members you may now qualify. Call me at 622-4682 in January for an
popular because you can keep the overall house temperature somewhat low and use the port- appointment to see if you qualify and to fill out an application. I hope that everyone has
able heater to add extra warmth to the room you are in. Remember space heaters need to be a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Keep checking the Nurse’s Notes in 2010
at least three feet away from any combustible materials – including furniture and curtains. for educational, informative and need to know events. I thank every one of you that
Never leave a child unattended in a room with a space heater and make sure to turn the came out last month for the health fair and hope to see even more of you next Novem-
heater off when you go to bed. NEVER use a space heater to dry clothing. If you heat your ber for another HEALTH FAIR.
house with a wood stove there are some basic steps you need to take to prevent house fires. Lori Ann Cobb RN, FCN
You need to have your chimney professionally cleaned every year. Install at least one
smoke detector on every level of your home and inside or near sleeping areas. Keep young
children away from wood stoves and fire places. If you use a fireplace make sure that a
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sturdy screen or glass door is in place to keep hot embers in the fireplace. Winter time is apt Deliver Work - Friday, December 11 , 2009 th (10am – 6pm)
to bring storms that can cause power outages. Stock up on batteries, flashlights, portable Opening Reception – Tuesday, December 15 , 2009 (5:30pm –
radios, canned foods, manual can openers, bottled water and blankets. Also remember to 7:30pm) Exhibition dates – November, December 15th – 31st, 2009
never use a gas or charcoal grill inside the house or in a closed space like a garage. Also, if Have you ever thought about having your artwork hang in a gal-
you use a portable gas powered electric generator, remember these must ALWAYS be run lery? Well this is your chance. In December, the Randolph Arts
outside. If used inside or in an enclosed space carbon monoxide will build up. Guild is opening its gallery for artists of all media and from all
walks of life to share their works of art with the community. The
Safety needs to be a top priority when decorating as well. Inspect all lights carefully to premise is simple; each artist is allowed to bring up to three pieces of his or her art to
make sure the cords are in good shape. If any of the cords are cracked or damaged throw hang up and display. All the Randolph Arts Guild asks is that each artist consider
them away and buy new ones. When you buy new lights look for a safety label such as UL making a small donation to help cover the costs of the exhibition.
or ETL. If you are placing lights outdoors make sure the lights are approved for outdoor
Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, or even if this is the first work of art
use. Also, if using any electric decorations outdoors, plug them into an outlet that is ground
fault circuit interrupt protected. Do not run extension cords under rugs and try to keep them you’ve ever created, thisthis the prefect time to share it with others. All works are to
away from areas where people walk. Only replace burned out bulbs with bulbs of exactly be delivered on Dec. 11 , 2009 from 10am – 6pm, with the artist’s name, address,
the same size and wattage. We all love candles at holiday time but they can be dangerous. and title on the back. If the work is for sale, please list the price, but know that 25%
Keep all candles at least three feet away from items that can burn. Also make sure that you of the sale price goes to support the Randolph Arts Guild.
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blow out all candles when you leave the room or when you go to bed. Also, candles need to The Opening Reception will be held, December 15 , 2009 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
be placed on sturdy tables and need to be located where they will not be knocked down or Please note that these dates differ from the published 2009 Sara Smith Self Gallery
blown over. Always keep candles out of reach of children and pets schedule and as always the opening reception will be free and open to the public.
The Randolph Arts Guild is “Your window to the arts in Randolph County” providing
Christmas tree safety: If you set up a real tree for Christmas please make sure that the nee- classes, workshops, exhibitions and much, much, more. For more information about
dles on the tree are green and that they do not break off easily. When buying the tree bend a the exhibition please call 336-629-0399, or email arts@asheboro.com
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